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Keep in mind that 20 years ago the population of people with four-year was smaller.

• dalbasal 7y ago
  This. People with/without degrees are not a "segment of the population," comparable from one generation to another. College got more common. What actually happened is that more people from less wealthy backgrounds went to college.
  • toomuchtodo 7y ago
    Think of all of the time and dollars wasted on unnecessary college educations because employers required it (even the most junior role requiring a 4 year degree to check the box) but wages are still stagnant or sliding back.
    • lalos 7y ago
      For employers the situation is great, more supply and cheaper salaries. The strategy of asking for college education worked.